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Trip from Croydon, PA to Pine Grove, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

73.1 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Pine Grove, PA, PA

Pine Grove, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.5 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 33.2 mi 45m
Kennett-Oxford Bypass 17.4 mi 23m
Baltimore Pike 9.1 mi 15m
US 322 7.4 mi 13m
Street Road 2.2 mi 5m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
West Lancaster Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Forge Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 33.2 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Pine Grove, PA.

1

Start on State Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
2

Turn right onto Street Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Street Road
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 95

33 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

7.4 mi · 13 min · US 322
Toward US 322 West: West Chester Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto US 1; US 322

9.1 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on US 1

17 mi · 23 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
9

Turn right onto PA 472

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue
10

Turn left onto Street Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Street Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Forge Road
12

Continue on Ashville Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Ashville Road
13

Turn left

28 ft · 2 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.5 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.5 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Grove, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Croydon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Croydon, PA

This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Delaware Expressway for about 33.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Upper Darby, PA

37 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aston, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Antica Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $40 to $50 mile 47

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14847708631

Visit website

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Chavelos Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15.7

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.9 mi

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.3 mi

Antica Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $40 to $50 mile 47

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14847708631

Visit website

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.9

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Chavelos Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.4

Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+14847208231

Visit website

Koy Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 41.8

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14848004986

Visit website

Mendenhall Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 47

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+16103881181

Visit website

At The Table 2 Southern Restaurant Delran

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 5.2

Delran, NJ

Hours: 3–8:30 pm

+16095004088

Cafe Light

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 5.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12154379790

Visit website

Cafe Liz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12 pm–2 am

+12152245160

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20.9

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.9

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Centreville Place: Cafe + Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47

Wilmington, Delaware

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13027774911

Visit website

Anson B. Nixon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 52.2

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16104441416

Visit website

Italian Water Garden

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.2

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16103881000

Visit website

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12159233811

Visit website

The Oasis Family Fun Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 41.8

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16103583501

Visit website

Adventure Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.7

Camden, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18444743474

Visit website

Independence Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12159652305

Visit website

Independence National Historical Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

+12159652305

Visit website

Spruce Street Harbor Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12159222386

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 69.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | Street Road

Turn right onto Street Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Merge onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.6 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 322 West: West Chester
5
69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.12 one way

$24.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.27 $26.55
premium $4.93 $14.18 $28.35
diesel $5.61 $16.14 $32.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.68 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

4:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Pine Grove, PA

Afternoon in Pine Grove on Saturday

Local time

4:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 10 to 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 near mile 17.6
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 17.6
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 45.4
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 42.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Croydon, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Croydon, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.

Oxford

52.1 mi in | ~1h 18m | via US 1

Rising Sun

52.1 mi in | ~1h 18m | via US 1

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Croydon, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Croydon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Croydon, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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